On Wednesday the Pittsburgh Steelers began formal preparation for their showdown with the Cincinnati Bengals. The team put out a practice report and it is a mix of good news and bad news for the Steelers.
The bad news is wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster did not practice and it seems unlikely he plays on Sunday. He’s in the concussion protocol as well as dealing with a knee injury. Also, absent from practice was running back James Conner who continues to deal with a shoulder injury.
In the category of good news, running back Benny Snell Jr. was a full participant and could give the run game a boost this weekend. The Steelers also saw wide receiver Diontae Johnson as a full participant despite not formally being removed from the concussion protocol.
